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Many more YouTube videos are watched on mobile devices (mostly smartphones) than on desktop and laptop computers combined. Two months ago, Google announced that the majority of its searches are now performed on mobile devices in 10 countries, including the United States and Japan.
The mobile platform is only going to grow in the future, so if you haven’t already, it’s time to take your chess game with you on your smartphone.
Here are the eight best chess apps available on the two major mobile platforms today. Selected are the best chess apps of various different types: games/puzzles, aesthetics, streaming, beginners, analysis, clocks, and live chess.
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8. Chess Light
Available on Android and iOS.
Chess Light is a unique puzzle-solving game using chess moves as the answers. It's got a gorgeous, minimalist UI, and is fun to play, but it won’t improve your chess ability — or will it? At the very least, playing Chess Light will help your board visualization skills.
7. FollowChess
Available on Android and iOS.
Follow live chess games from top international chess tournaments. Check out the moves of the top players and learn!
6. Chess Live Wallpaper
Android only.
Beautiful live chess images that respond to your touch. You can use this as the wallpaper for your phone, and make the image ripple and move to relieve your chess stress.
5. Twitch
Available on Android and iOS.
Use this app to watch all major Chess.com events and broadcasts, as well as every other online game you can think of. Check out the many Chess.com event highlights available on Twitch, and hit the follow button to be notified when there is a live broadcast.
4. Dr. Wolf
Available on iOS.
The ideal coach companion, he plays with you and explains everything, step-by-step. Complete beginners are welcome; good for intermediate players too. While you play chess, he teaches, pointing out strategic ideas and helping with mistakes. There are also twenty five lessons, going in-depth into each concept with ample opportunities for guided practice. Dr. Wolf himself is friendly, gentle, and occasionally witty.
3. ChessKid
Available on Android and iOS.
This app is perfect for students and beginners, with its focus on fundamentals, rules, and basic lessons. Don't miss FunMasterMike's hilarious videos.
2. Chess Clock
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Available on Android and iOS.
It's a fully functional chess clock with delay and increment modes, and it's completely free. This app is the most portable chess clock possible, because you’re always carrying your phone with you.
1. Chess.com
Available on Android and iOS.
The obvious choice for number one, but it's really (by far) the best chess app for pretty much everything you'd want to do with the game. You can read the finest chess articles online, make new chess friends, watch instructive video lessons, and solve more than 50,000 tactics puzzles. The Chess.com app has the most beautiful live and daily chess user interface, and starting a game is quick and easy.
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